3701-83-11
General medical records requirements.

(A)
Each HCF shall maintain a medical record for each
patient that documents, in a timely manner and in accordance with acceptable
standards of practice, the patient's needs, assessments, and services rendered.
Each medical record shall be legible and readily accessible to staff for use in
the ordinary course of treatment.

(B)
Each HCF shall not disclose individual medical
records except as provided by state and federal laws and regulations.

(C)
Each HCF shall systematically review the records
for conformance with acceptable standards of practice and the requirements of
Chapter 3701-83 of the Administrative Code.

(D)
Each HCF shall maintain an adequate medical
record keeping system and take appropriate measures to protect medical records
against theft, loss, destruction, and unauthorized use.

(E)
Each HCF shall
have policies and procedures to ensure the confidentiality of patient medical
records.

(F)
Each HCF shall maintain medical records as
necessary to verify the information and reports required by statute or
regulation for at least six years from the date of discharge.